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Prime Minister's Office
PM recalls all those who contributed to India's strides in the maritime world on National Maritime Day
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has reaffirmed India's commitment to port-led development on National Maritime Day today.
Responding to the tweet by Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, the Prime Minister tweeted:
"We in India have been blessed with a rich maritime heritage and we are very proud of that. On National Maritime Day, we recall all those who contributed to India's strides in the maritime world and reaffirm our commitment to further port-led development."
Ministry of Home Affairs
Canteens Functioning for CAPF Personnel
Total 119 Master Bhandars and 1871 Subsidiary Bhandars are functioning for the benefit of serving and retired personnel of Central Armed Police Forces . Besides, 10 Mini Bhandars have also been sanctioned for Ex-CAPF Associations, out of which 07 are functioning under supervision of Master Bhandars.
Quality products are being provided to Central Police Canteen , now renamed as Kendriya Police Kalyan Bhandar , beneficiaries at discounted rates through direct negotiations with the firms/suppliers. To ascertain quality of the products, all standard parameters as per Government rules/ guidelines are ensured before registration of the products with KPKB. Goods in KPKB are available at discounted rates. At present, there is no exemption in GST to products sold through KPKB, as available to CSD.
In order to promote domestic industries, it has been decided to sell only “Swadeshi Products” through the Kendriya Police Kalyan Bhandar  with effect from 01.06.2020.
This was stated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Nityanand Rai in a written reply to question in the Rajya Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
Chief Minister of Uttarakhand calls on Prime Minister
Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami called on the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today.
The Prime Minister's Office tweeted;
“Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Shri @pushkardhami met Prime Minister @narendramodi.”
Ministry of Defence
INDIGENOUS AIRCRAFT CARRIER ) ‘VIKRANT’ RETURNS AFTER SUCCESSFUL MAIDEN SEA VOYAGE
Indigenous Aircraft Carrier  ‘Vikrant’ successfully accomplished its maiden sea voyage today for which she had sailed on 04 Aug 21 from Kochi.Trials progressed as planned and system parameters proved satisfactory. The carrier would continue to undergo series of sea trials to prove all equipment and systems prior handing over the vessel to the Indian Navy.
Indigenous Aircraft Carrier  ‘Vikrant’ designed by Indian Navy's Directorate of Naval Design is being built at Cochin Shipyard Limited, a Public Sector Shipyard under Ministry of Shipping.IAC is a leading example of the nation’s quest for “Atma Nirbhar Bharat” and Indian Navy’s “Make in India” initiative, with more than 76% indigenous content.
The Indigenous Aircraft Carrier is 262 m long, 62 m at the widest part and height of 59 m including the superstructure. There are 14 decks in all, including five in the superstructure. The ship has over 2,300 compartments, designed for a crew of around 1700 people, having gender-sensitiveaccommodation spaces for women officers.The ship with high degree of automation for machinery operation, ship navigation and survivability, has been designed to accommodate an assortment of fixed wing and rotary aircraft.
During the maiden sailing, ship’s performance, including hull, main propulsion, Power Generation and Distribution  and auxiliary equipment were tested.
Trials, which were reviewed by Vice Admiral AK Chawla, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Southern Naval Command on the last day; have progressed as planned and system parameters have been proved satisfactory. The successful completion of maiden trials sorties, despite challenges faced due to COVID-19 pandemic and COVID protocols in place, is testimony to the dedicated efforts of large number of stakeholders for over a decade. This is a major milestone activity and historical event. The carrier would undergo a series of Sea Trials to prove all equipment and systems prior to its delivery in 2022.
Delivery of Vikrant is being targeted to coincide with celebrations to commemorate 75th anniversary of India’s independence ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’. With the delivery of IAC, India would join a select group of nations with the capability to indigenously design and build an Aircraft Carrier and provides thrust to Government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative. Delivery of IAC would also strengthen India’s position in the Indian Ocean Region  and its quest for a blue water Navy.
Ministry of Finance
Conciliation Mechanism to be Set Up for Quick Resolution of Contractual Disputes with Government/CPSEs
Rs. 3,768 Crore Allocated for The First Digital Census in The Country
Grant of Rs.300 Crore to Government of Goa for Diamond Jubilee Celebrations
Presenting the Union Budget 2021-22 in Parliament today, the Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman outlined the plans for reforms in one of the six pillars of the budget i.e. of Minimum Government, Maximum Governance.
Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman stated that the forthcoming Census could be the first digital census in the history of India and has been allocated Rs. 3,768 crore in the year 2021-2022.
The Finance Minister said that to have ease of doing business for those who deal with Government or CPSEs, and carry out contracts, it is proposed to set up a Conciliation Mechanism and mandate its use for quick resolution of contractual disputes. This will instil confidence in private investors and contractors, she elaborated.
Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman said that the Government has introduced the National Commission for Allied Healthcare Professionals Bill in Parliament, with a view to ensure transparent and efficient regulation of the 56 allied healthcare professions. Additionally, to bring about transparency, efficiency and governance reforms in the nursing profession, The National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Bill will be introduced by the government for passing, she added.
The Finance Minister said that the Government has taken a number of steps to bring reforms in Tribunals in the last few years for speedy delivery of justice. Continuing with the reform process, it is now proposed to take further measures to rationalize the functioning of Tribunals, the Minister said.
Goa is celebrating the diamond jubilee year of the state’s liberation from Portuguese rule. Smt Nirmala Sitharaman said that the Centre will give a grant of Rs. 300 crore to the Government of Goa for the celebrations.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
In RMS 2022-23, 136.93 LMT wheat procured from 11 states 
Wheat procurement in RMS 2022-23 has so far benefitted 11.99 Lakh farmers with an MSP value of Rs. 27,592.10 Crore
Wheat procurement under the central pool is progressing in Rabi Marketing Season 2022-23 in the States of Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Uttrakhand, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, J and K, Gujarat, Bihar, and Rajasthan.
Till 24.4.2022, a quantity of 136.93 LMT of wheat has been procured, benefiting over 11.99 Lakh farmers with an MSP value of Rs.27,592.10 crore.
Wheat Procurement in RMS 2022-23 /
As on 25.04.2022
|
|
State/UT
|
|
Quantity of wheat Procured 
|
|
No of farmers benefitted
|
|
MSP value 
|
|
PUNJAB
|
|
7418465
|
|
605462
|
|
14948.21
|
|
HARYANA
|
|
3609885
|
|
270020
|
|
7273.92
|
|
UTTAR PRADESH
|
|
82578
|
|
18549
|
|
166.39
|
|
MADHYA PRADESH
|
|
2576010
|
|
304719
|
|
5190.66
|
|
BIHAR
|
|
743
|
|
148
|
|
1.50
|
|
RAJASTHAN
|
|
737
|
|
82
|
|
1.49
|
|
UTTRAKHAND
|
|
567
|
|
118
|
|
1.14
|
|
CHANDIGARH
|
|
3165
|
|
379
|
|
6.38
|
|
GUJARAT
|
|
6
|
|
3
|
|
0.01
|
|
HIMACHAL PR.
|
|
1180
|
|
361
|
|
2.38
|
|
J & K
|
|
16
|
|
2
|
|
0.03
|
|
ALL INDIA TOTAL
|
|
13693351.49
|
|
1199843
|
|
27592.10
Paddy procurement under the central pool is progressing smoothly in Kharif Marketing Season  2021-22, in various procuring States/ UTs.
Up to 24.4.2022, a quantity of 757.27 LMT of Paddy  has been procured, benefiting 109.33 Lakh farmers with an MSP value of Rs.1,48,424.78 crore.
State-wise Paddy Procurement in KMS 2021-22
/As on 25.04.2022
|
|
State/UT
|
|
Quantity of Paddy Procured 
|
|
Number of farmers benefitted
|
|
MSP value 
|
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
|
4262929
|
|
621211
|
|
8355.34
|
|
Telangana
|
|
6866000
|
|
1062428
|
|
13457.36
|
|
Assam
|
|
193469
|
|
24499
|
|
379.20
|
|
Bihar
|
|
4490319
|
|
642225
|
|
8801.03
|
|
Chandigarh
|
|
27286
|
|
1956
|
|
53.48
|
|
Chhattisgarh
|
|
9201000
|
|
2105972
|
|
18033.96
|
|
Gujarat
|
|
121865
|
|
25081
|
|
238.86
|
|
Haryana
|
|
5530596
|
|
310083
|
|
10839.97
|
|
Himachal Pradesh
|
|
27628
|
|
5851
|
|
54.15
|
|
Jharkhand
|
|
753404
|
|
139359
|
|
1476.67
|
|
Jammu & Kashmir
|
|
40520
|
|
8724
|
|
79.42
|
|
Karnataka
|
|
218681
|
|
73174
|
|
428.61
|
|
Kerala
|
|
424539
|
|
154889
|
|
832.10
|
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
|
4582610
|
|
661756
|
|
8981.92
|
|
Maharashtra
|
|
1337891
|
|
471438
|
|
2622.27
|
|
Odisha
|
|
5724195
|
|
1293540
|
|
11219.42
|
|
Puducherry
|
|
336
|
|
84
|
|
0.66
|
|
Punjab
|
|
18728335
|
|
933263
|
|
36707.54
|
|
NEF 
|
|
31249
|
|
14572
|
|
61.25
|
|
Tamil Nadu
|
|
3247605
|
|
483558
|
|
6365.31
|
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
|
6553029
|
|
947326
|
|
12843.94
|
|
Uttrakhand
|
|
1155464
|
|
78798
|
|
2264.71
|
|
West Bengal
|
|
2200620
|
|
872889
|
|
4313.22
|
|
Rajasthan
|
|
7357
|
|
563
|
|
14.42
|
|
Total
|
|
75726927
|
|
10933239
|
|
148424.78
Prime Minister's Office
PM pays tributes to Shyamji Krishna Varma on his Jayanti
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Shyamji Krishna Varma on his Jayanti.
In a X post, the Prime Minister said;
“मातृभूमि के सच्चे सेवक श्यामजी कृष्ण वर्मा को उनकी जयंती पर कोटि-कोटि नमन। उन्होंने आजादी की लड़ाई में जिस प्रकार से नई ऊर्जा भरने का काम किया था, वह देश की अमृतकाल की यात्रा के लिए भी प्रेरणास्रोत है।”
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
TB Elimination
Govt of India has committed to ending tuberculosis by 2025. Globally, the average rate of decline in the TB incidence rate was 1.8% between 2016 and 2017.In India, rate of decline in TB incidence rate was 3.3% between 2016 and 2017 as compared to 2.3% between 2015 and 2016. The National Strategic Plan 2017-25 for TB elimination by 2025 was developed in 2017 and included various interventions through multi-stakeholder engagement to reduce the burden of TB. These interventions are being implemented from 2017 onwards and the impact of these would be evident in the subsequent years.
There are various types of TB tests. When a tuberculosis skin test  is positive, it is not always a cause of worry, as the person might only have infection and not have the disease. When a sputum microscopy or molecular test is positive, a diagnosis of TB is confirmed and although a cause for concern, the patient improves if promptly started on Anti-TB treatment and generally becomes non-infectious in 2-3 weeks.
The Government is focusing on identifying additional cases among family contacts of people whose sputum samples have tested positive.
As per the current guidelines preventive treatment is offered to those eligible below 6 years of age and immune compromised individuals like person living with HIV .
The Minister of State , ShAshwini Kumar Choubey stated this in a written reply in the Lok Sabha here today.
Prime Minister's Office
Telephone Conversation between Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the President of Afghanistan H.E. Mr. Mohd. Ashraf Ghani
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a telephoneconversation today with the President of Afghanistan H.E. Mr. Mohd. Ashraf Ghani. The conversation was marked by the warmth and the cordialitywhichcharacterises the relationship between the two leaders and their countries.
Prime Minister Modi congratulated President Ghani on the announcement of preliminary official results of the Presidential elections. The Prime Minister also complimented the people of Afghanistan onthe successful conduct of the elections and the subsequent process in face of daunting challenges, which represents the strengthening of roots of democracy in Afghanistan.
Reiterating India’s abiding commitment, as a close friend and neighbour, to a unified, sovereign, democratic, prosperous and peaceful Afghanistan, the Prime Minister underlined India’s principled support to an inclusive peace process in Afghanistan which is Afghan-led, Afghan-owned and Afghan-controlled. He mentioned thatas strategic partner of Afghanistan,India would continue to closely cooperate with Afghanistan for ensuring development, enhancing security and fighting terrorism in our region.
President Ghani thanked the Prime Minister, the Government and the people of India for their continued support to democracy and development in Afghanistan. He stressed his desire to strengthen all-round cooperation between the two countries.
The two leaders also exchanged greetings for the forthcoming New Year.
The Prime Minister extended an invitation to President Ghani to visit India at early mutual convenience. The invitation was accepted.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
MSP Operation during Kharif Marketing Season 2020-21
 2020-21 has already commenced and Government continues to procure Kharif 2020-21 crops at its MSP from farmers as per its existing MSP Schemes as was done in previous seasons.
Paddy procurement for KMS 2020-21 is going on smoothly in the procuring States/UTs of Punjab, Haryana, UP, TN, Chandigarh, Kerala and J&K with purchase of over 62.42 LMTs of paddy upto14.10.2020 from 5.33 lac farmers with MSP value of Rs. 11785.68 Crores.
Further, based on the proposal from the States, approval was accorded for procurement of 41.67 LMT of Pulse and Oilseeds for Kharif Marketing Season 2020 for the States of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, Gujarat, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh. Further, sanction for procurement of 1.23 LMT of Copra  for the State of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala was also given. For other States/UTs approval will also be accorded on receipt of proposals for procurement of Pulses, Oilseeds and Copra under Price Support Scheme  so that procurement of FAQ grade of these crops can be made at notified MSP for the year 2020-21 directly from the registered farmers, if the market rate goes below MSP during the notified harvesting period in the respective States/UTs by the Central Nodal Agencies through State nominated procuring agencies.
Upto 14.10.2020, the Government through its Nodal Agencies has procured 686.74 MT of Moong and Urad having MSP value of Rs. 4.94 Crores benefitting 639 farmers in Tamil Nadu Maharashtra and Haryana. Similarly, 5089 MT of copra  having MSP value of Rs. 52.40 Crore has been procured benefitting 3961 farmers in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu . In respect of Copra and Urad, rates are ruling above MSP in most of the major producing States. The respective State/UTs Governments are making necessary arrangements for commencement of procurement from the date as decided by the respective States based on the arrivals in respect of Kharif Pulses and Oilseeds.
The Procurement of seed cotton  during Kharif Marketing Season 2020-21 has started from 1st October, 2020 and cumulative procurement as on 14th October, 2020 by Cotton Corporation of India has reached a quantity of 89592 bales under MSP for a value of Rs25399.18 lac benefitting 18618 farmers.
Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
Shri Vijay Goel meets former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh before the Monsoon Session of Parliament
Accusations and counter-accusations need to give way to cooperation in letting the Parliament function constructively: Shri Vijay Goel
Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs, Statistics and Programme Implementation, Shri Vijay Goel called on former Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh here today, as part of an effort by the Government to seek cooperation of all political parties in running the Parliament smoothly during the ensuing Monsoon session 2018.
Shri Vijay Goel said that the Government is ready to discuss any issue on the floor of the House and urged all political parties to extend their support for smooth running of the House.The Minister will also be meeting a number of leaders from opposition parties as a part of this effort in the days to come.
In conversation with Dr. Singh, Shri Goel noted that 68 bills are pending in the Lok Sabha and 40 in the Rajya Sabha, thus making it imperative for all political parties to cooperate in passing these important Bills in the interest of the Nation during 18-days Monsoon Session from 18thJuly till 10th August.
Dr. Singh welcomed the initiative of the government in reaching out to various opposition leaders and Members for running the House and noted thatit is the responsibility of both the ruling and opposition parties to let both the Houses work smoothly.
Shri Goel said the last Budget session was a complete wash-out. The productivity of Rajya Sabha was only 8% and in Lok Sabha the productivity was only 4%.For this upcoming session, accusations and counter-accusations need to give way to cooperation in letting the Parliament function constructively.
The Minister further added that important pending Bills such as the Muslim Marriage  Bill, 2017, the Motor Vehicles  Bill, 2017, the Constitution  Bill, 2017 and the Prevention of Corruption  Bill, 2013 need to be passed during the Session for the larger interest of the Nation. Shri Vijay Goel also expressed hope that the election of a new Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha will be held in the House with consensus.
Shri Goel informed that before the start of the Monsoon Session, he will meet the leaders of opposition parties and will seek their support in passing the Bills on the six important ordinances which are for the larger interest of the people of this country -the Fugitive Economic Offenders Ordinance, 2018 ; the Criminal Law  Ordinance, 2018; the Commercial Courts, Commercial Division and Commercial Appellate Division of High Courts  Ordinance, 2018; the Homoeopathy Central Council  Ordinance, 2018; the National Sports University Ordinance, 2018; and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code  Ordinance, 2018.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah condoles the demise of senior leader of Samajwadi Party Shri Mulayam Singh Yadav
Shri Amit Shah paid last respects to Netaji at Medanta Hospital, Gurugram and offered condolences to his son Shri Akhilesh Yadav and his family members
Due to the death of Shri Mulayam Singh Yadav, a huge vacuum has been created in Uttar Pradesh and national politics
Shri Mulayam Singh Yadav remained active in politics for decades with his unique political skills
During the emergency, he raised his voice for the restoration of democracy, he always will be remembered as a grassroots leader, his death is the end of an era of Indian politics
The Union Minister for Home and Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah has condoled the death of senior leader of Samajwadi Party Shri Mulayam Singh Yadav. Shri Amit Shah paid last respects to Netaji at Medanta Hospital, Gurugram and offered condolences to his son Akhilesh Yadav and his family members.
In a series of tweets, the Union Home and Cooperation Minister said that due to the death of Mulayam Singh Yadav, a huge vacuum has been created in Uttar Pradesh and national politics.
Shri Mulayam Singh Yadav remained active in politics for decades with his unique political skills. During the Emergency, he raised his voice for the restoration of democracy. He always will be remembered as a grassroots leader of masses. His death marks the end of an era in Indian politics.
Shri Amit Shah said that in this hour of grief, I express my condolences to his family and supporters. May God give peace to the departed soul at his feet. Om Shanti Shanti Shanti.
Prime Minister's Office
PM lauds 6 billion UPI transactions in July
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has lauded the outstanding accomplishment of 6 billion UPI transactions in July, highest ever since 2016.
In a response to a tweet by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the Prime Minister said;
“This is an outstanding accomplishment. It indicates the collective resolve of the people of India to embrace new technologies and make the economy cleaner. Digital payments were particularly helpful during the COVID-19 pandemic.”
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
PMGKAY operations speed up all across the country
31 States/ UTs lift 100% free foodgrains for May 2021 under PMGKAY
Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Lakshadweep, Puducherry and Telangana lift full allocation for May-June 2021
Food Corporation of India supplies 48 LMT free food grains to all 36 States/ UTs under PMGKAY
During May 2021, FCI loaded total 1062 rakes i.e. average 44 rakes per day
FCI issued total 1062 LMT foodgrains under various Government schemes since March, 2020
The scheme of free distribution of foodgrains to the beneficiaries under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana , has provided a big relief to the beneficiaries during ongoing COVID pandemic period.
Till 24th May, 2021, FCI has supplied 48 LMT free foodgrains to all 36 States/ UTs. 5 States/ UTs i.e. Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Lakshadweep, Puducherry and Telangana have lifted full allocation for May-June 2021. 26 States/ UTs i.e. Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Assam, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Daman Diu D&NH, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Punjab, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal have lifted 100% May, 2021 allocation.
To ensure smooth supply of foodgrains in the country, FCI has planned the logistics in advance. Against the lifting of allocated stocks, the same are replenished on regular basis thus maintaining adequate foodgrains in all the States/ UTs, all the time. During May 2021, FCI has already loaded 1062 rakes i.e. average 44 rakes per day. At present, 295 LMT wheat and 597 LMT rice  foodgrains are available under the Central Pool.
During the COVID pandemic period, since 25th March, 2020, FCI has issued total 1062 LMT foodgrains under various Government schemes.
As a pro poor initiative, under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana , Government of India is distributing free foodgrains for a period of two months  @ 5kg per person per month to approx. 79.39 crore beneficiaries covered under NFSA. This allocation is in addition to regular NFSA allocation and 79.39 LMT foodgrains have to be issued under the said scheme.